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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 06:52 AM
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will your windshield / methanol mix eat the wax off your car? you may want to test it.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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Great job!
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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Nice, I might have to go with that Meth kit also! Nice write-up!
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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will your windshield / methanol mix eat the wax off your car? you may want to test it.
Good point! My mixture will only be about 30-35% meth so it should be equal to about -35 degree washer fluid in meth content. I will be very sparring with it when I spray my windows though as what you say does make sense. I will have to keep an eye on my paint for sure. Again, thanks a lot for all the compliments everyone! I will have more pictures and updates and I should have a dyno chart and a few videos before this is all over!
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 09:20 AM
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Very impressive. Reminds me of when I did my TN kit. Nice to see threads like this, good luck with the tune.
Thanks Alberto, Watching all of your videos on here and on streetfire has been very entertaining for me and VERY IMPRESSIVE. You always did a great job with editing and mounting the camera for your high speed runs
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Very nice and doing it your self makes for knowing your engine and car better.You will be able to fiqure out small problems yourself with out having to pay somebody to do it for you.
CONGRATS.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 04:47 AM
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Good read especially with the pics.. let us know how that puppy runs... Good Luck bro!
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 04:52 AM
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Awsome!
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Wow! Looks impressive...only because I helped with the install. Now the question is... will it be able to hang with the me
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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We are going to know in about 48 hours
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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edit: whoops, got you mixed up with someone else. damn alzheimer's is kicking in already

Hopefully the drive goes ok! I just might have to get meth dammit.

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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Ok so I finally got everything done and wanted to follow up with the rest of my build. Here I was removing the stock comp and installing the utec.
Attached Thumbnails My 10 Day Build-removing-stock-computer.jpg   My 10 Day Build-utec-and-stock-comp-layed-out-on-counter.jpg   My 10 Day Build-stock-comp-and-utec-mounted-together-on-counter.jpg   My 10 Day Build-utec-and-stock-comp-read-for-install.jpg  
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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Default Then the oil pressure feed line.....

Pretty easy, it's just a T fitting to supply an outlet to tap off of for your supercharger / turbo.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Default I then needed to make a panel for some switches

The blue one on the left is for the Snow Performance Meth Injection and the one on the right is my Utec map selector switch.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Default Fuel Pump Basket Modification / Install

Here is a very informative link on how to do this. https://my350z.com/forum/engine-drivetrain-and-forced-induction-diy/337100-how-to-install-a-walbro-gss342.html
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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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Default Finally on my way to Forged

Only 600 miles to go.....
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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Default Dyno & Tune Day by Sharif @ Forged

This was a very good day
So the car ended up making 330whp on the Heartbreaker. This is about what I expected. I was surprised to find out that the meth injection didn't add much power if any. Sharif did say it smoothed things out and I observed no heat soak even after 15 dyno runs. I figure if anything this is more of a safety precaution and will make the car run great even on those 90+ degree days this summer. Overall this was a very safe / conservative tune and I am very happy with it. After driving the car home and beating on it over the weekend it seems to be rock solid and I expect to have many joy filled miles on this setup. The power is very linear and really pulls on the top end and the sounds the Vortech makes are really addictive too! I can't Thank Sharif and everyone enough at Forged for everything. Their service and the quality of my tune was over the top. I met some cool people while I was there that day too (Trent). The only thing I regret is that I didn't plan a whole weekend down there so I could of partied with you guys Friday night! I hope the thread has been enjoyable and can give some ideas to you guys. I will follow up with some videos and some numbers once I get her to the drag strip!
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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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Thanks for the update. That's great to hear that everything worked out as you've planned.

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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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Wow....great write up. I am embarassed to say this is the first time I have seen this thread. Just havent had as much time to scan the forums lately. But nice work, nice pics too!!! There is probably another 10-20whp there after you ditch the stock exhaust.

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Old May 6, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Bryan! Bryan! Bryan!

I'm so happy my setup is getting good use now. 330whp on a DD is nothing to sneeze at. Have fun man! Now, hurry up and finish my baby Sharif!! LOL.

Edit: just noticed... stock exhaust?!?! sleeper.

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